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2016 Recall Year Insight

Federal agencies issued 8,349 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2016. That represents about 8.00% of the 104,423 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 22.9 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS, and NHTSA combined. Year-level views are the cleanest way to see macro patterns: volume spikes often correlate with new regulatory priorities (e.g., infant-sleep products after 2021, lithium-ion batteries after 2022), supply-chain contamination events, or changes in agency enforcement intensity, while quiet years can reflect either genuine product-safety improvements or reduced agency staffing and reporting lag. With 167 pages at 50 recalls each, browsing this year end-to-end gives a statistically representative sample of what the federal recall pipeline looked like in 2016.

On this page of 50 records, severity classification shows 26 critical, 24 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 35 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 41 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (17), FDA Food (13), NHTSA (9), which matters because each agency's recall authority, hazard framing, and remedy mechanism differ, an FDA food recall, a CPSC consumer-product recall, and a NHTSA vehicle recall are legally distinct instruments even when the underlying hazard language sounds similar. Reviewing the dominant agency for a given year is one of the fastest ways to understand where federal attention was concentrated.

Year-indexed browsing serves three practical purposes: historical research (tracking how a hazard class evolved over time), consumer action (finding whether a product purchased in 2016 was later recalled), and journalistic or regulatory context (understanding what the enforcement landscape looked like in a given period). Every record on this page links to a full detail view with the hazard, remedy, distribution, and agency-assigned recall number, always use that recall number to verify current status directly with the issuing agency before acting on time-sensitive remedies, because agencies amend, terminate, and expand recalls in the months and years after initial publication. Data on this page reflects federal agency public filings; the agency's live record remains authoritative for legal, medical, or safety decisions. Verify with FDA openFDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 19, 2016

TransMotion Medical, TMM4 Series Multi-Purpose Treatment Chair. Intended use is to provide the caregiver a single platform for receiving, transporting within a facility, performing procedures, recovery and discharge of patients in a monitored outpatient environment.

Winco Mfg., LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 19, 2016

SIEMENS IMMULITE/IMMULITE 1000 Systems Rubella IgM (RUM), REF/Catalog Number LKRM1 (OUS), Siemens Material Number (SMN) 10381282 (OUS), Unique Device Identification Number (UDI) 00630414964577; IVD --- For in vitro diagnostic use with the IMMULITE/IMMULITE 1000/IMMULITE 2000/IMMULITE 2000 XPi Systems Analyzers-for the qualitative detection of IgM antibodies to Rubella virus in human serum or plasma (EDTA and heparinized), as an aid in the presumptive diagnosis of an acute or recent rubella in

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 19, 2016

Phoenix Recon Targeting Arm Guide, Surgical, Instrument for the sleeve and Orthopedic Manual Surgical Instruments for the Arm Product Usage: The Phoenix Femoral Nail System is to be implanted into the femur for alignment, stabilization and fixation of fractures caused by trauma or disease, and the fixation of femurs that have been surgically prepared (osteotomy) for correction of deformity, and for arthrodesis. These instruments are used in support of the surgery.

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 19, 2016

Symbia S, Product Usage 1) SPECT: To Detect or image the distribution of radionuclides in the body or organ, using the following techniques: planar imaging, whole body imaging, tomographic imaging for isotopes with energies up to 588 keV. 2) CT: The CT component is intended to produce corss-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data from either the same axial plane taken at different angles or spiral planes taken at different angles. 3) SPECT + CT: Perf

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 19, 2016

Monaco RTP System The Monaco system is used to make treatment plans for patients with prescriptions for external beam radiation therapy. The system calculates dose for photon treatment plans and displays, on-screen and in hard-copy, two or three dimensional radiation dose distribution inside patients for given treatment plan set-ups

Elekta, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 19, 2016

Banyan Medical 5 x 55mm Regular Pyramidal Trocar and 2x Cannula. For Laproscopic Use- Sterile Single Use Only. Product Code 400-008

Banyan Medical, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 19, 2016

Symbia T Series SPECT + CT Product Usage 1) SPECT: To Detect or image the distribution of radionuclides in the body or organ, using the following techniques: planar imaging, whole body imaging, tomographic imaging for isotopes with energies up to 588 keV. 2) CT: The CT component is intended to produce corss-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data from either the same axial plane taken at different angles or spiral planes taken at different angles. 3

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Oct 19, 2016

HeartWare Ventricular Assist System (HVAD), US product: Model No.: 1103; and International Product: Model No.: 1104XX. Product Usage: For use as a bridge-to-cardiac transplantation in patients who are at risk of death from refractory end-stage left ventricular heart failure. Designed for in-hospital and out-of-hospital settings, including transportation via fix-wing aircraft or helicopter.

HeartWare, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 19, 2016

OEC Brivo 715 Prime, OEC Brivo 785 Essential, OEC Brivo 865 Advance Product Usage: The OEC Brivo Mobile C-Arm X-Ray Products are designed to provide digital spot film imaging and fluoroscopic image guidance for all adult and pediatric populations for orientations between patient anatomy and surgical instruments. The product is used for general surgical applications and musculoskeletal procedures to visualize, for example, implant localizations or needle positions for aspirations, injections

GE OEC Medical Systems, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 19, 2016

Teleflex Percuaneous Solutions, Gripper Grasper, Ref ML003EE, Rx Only Sterile Manufactured for: Teleflex Medical, Park, NC 27709 The Percutaneous Surgical System with 5 mm attachments is indicated for the means to penetrate soft tissue to access certain areas of the human abdomen and used to grasp, hold and manipulate tissue during laparoscopic surgery.

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 19, 2016

Radiation Therapy Treatment Planning System, Model 5.0

RAYSEARCH LABORATORIES AB

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 19, 2016

Phoenix Recon Soft Tissue Sleeve Guide, Surgical, Instrument for the sleeve and Orthopedic Manual Surgical Instruments for the Arm Product Usage: The Phoenix Femoral Nail System is to be implanted into the femur for alignment, stabilization and fixation of fractures caused by trauma or disease, and the fixation of femurs that have been surgically prepared (osteotomy) for correction of deformity, and for arthrodesis. These instruments are used in support of the surgery.

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 19, 2016

CONCEPT HEATWAVE Electrode 130 mm x 2.3 mm diameter, REF/Catalog Number CS-023, STERILE, Rx Only Product Usage: The HeatWave Electrode is intended to be used for electro-coagulation of soft tissue in shoulder, ankle, wrist, elbow and knee arthroscopic procedures.

ConMed Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 19, 2016

Teleflex Percuaneous Solutions, Johans Grasper, Ref ML004EE, Rx Only Sterile Manufactured for: Teleflex Medical, Park, NC 27709 The Percutaneous Surgical System with 5 mm attachments is indicated for the means to penetrate soft tissue to access certain areas of the human abdomen and used to grasp, hold and manipulate tissue during laparoscopic surgery.

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 19, 2016

BioSentry Tract Sealant System, Product Code: 768022019S; Indicated to provide accuracy in marking a biopsy location for visualization during surgical resection.

Surgical Specialties Mexico S DE RL DE CV

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 19, 2016

TransMotion Medical, TMM5 Series Mobile Surgical Stretcher -Chair. Intended use is to provide the caregiver a single platform for receiving, transporting within a facility, performing procedures, recovery and discharge of patients in a monitored outpatient environment.

Winco Mfg., LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 19, 2016

Blood Pressure Monitor UA-767PBT-Ci for small cuff. Designed to be used by end users who are eighteen (18) years and older at home to monitor their blood pressure (systolic and diastolic) and pulse rate.

A & D Enginering Inc

NHTSA No agency class Oct 19, 2016

MERCEDES-BENZ 2017: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

MERCEDES-BENZ

CPSC No agency class Oct 18, 2016

Husqvarna Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard

Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A. Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.

CPSC No agency class Oct 18, 2016

Sherwood Marketing Recalls 3 Squares Rice and Slow Cookers Due to Fire, Electric Shock Hazards

Sherwood Marketing, owner of the 3 Squares brand, LLC, of San Diego, Calif.

CPSC No agency class Oct 18, 2016

TUSA Recalls Diving Computers Due to Drowning and Injury Hazards

Tabata USA Inc. (TUSA), of Long Beach, Calif.

NHTSA No agency class Oct 18, 2016

MAZDA 2017: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

MAZDA

NHTSA No agency class Oct 17, 2016

BMW,MINI 2016-2017: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

BMW,MINI

NHTSA No agency class Oct 17, 2016

BMW 2007-2012: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

BMW

USDA FSIS Critical Oct 15, 2016

Tyson Foods Recalls Frozen Popcorn Chicken Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

Tyson Foods, Inc.

USDA FSIS Critical Oct 15, 2016

Michigan Turkey Producers Recalls Turkey Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

Michigan Turkey Producers Co-op, Inc.

CPSC No agency class Oct 14, 2016

Salewa North America Recalls Khion Ski Boots Due to Fall Hazard

NHTSA No agency class Oct 14, 2016

TOYOTA 2016-2017: PARKING BRAKE

TOYOTA

USDA FSIS Critical Oct 14, 2016

National Meat and Provisions Recalls Beef and Veal Products Due To Possible E. Coli O26 Contamination

National Meat & Provisions, LLC

CPSC No agency class Oct 13, 2016

Chimparoo Baby Carriers by L'echarpe Porte-bonheur Recalled Due to Fall Hazard

L'echarpe Porte-bonheur Inc., of Canada

CPSC No agency class Oct 13, 2016

LF Products Recalls Barstools Due to Fall Hazard; New Instructions Provided; Sold Exclusively at Bed Bath & Beyond

LF Products, of Singapore

CPSC No agency class Oct 13, 2016

Roylco Recalls Educational Light Cubes Due to Fire Hazard

CPSC No agency class Oct 13, 2016

Samsung Expands Recall of Galaxy Note7 Smartphones Based on Additional Incidents with Replacement Phones; Serious Fire and Burn Hazards

Samsung Electronics America Inc., of Ridgefield Park, N.J.

NHTSA No agency class Oct 13, 2016

DODGE,RAM 2007-2014: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

DODGE,RAM

NHTSA No agency class Oct 13, 2016

SUBARU 2007-2014: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SUBARU

NHTSA No agency class Oct 13, 2016

VOLVO 2013: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT

VOLVO

NHTSA No agency class Oct 13, 2016

JEEP 2016-2017: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

JEEP

FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2016

1.5 oz PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES, 80/case

Savory Foods, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2016

UPC 071725748010, Sunflower Seeds Roasted and Salted, Best By/Date Code: 11/27/2016. UPC 007172524140, Amport Roasted and Salted Sunflower Seeds, Best By/Date Code:11/26/2016. 639277348319,Naturally Select Roasted and Salted Sunflower Seed, Best By/Date Code: 3/1/2017. UPC 071725241351, Amport Foods Sunflower Seeds Roasted & Salted, Best By/Date Code:12/3/2016,12/26/2016, 12/12/2016 . UPC 071725748010, Amport Foods Sunflower Seeds Roasted & Salted, Best By/Date Code:12/31/2016,12

Treehouse Foods

FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2016

UPC 041498205379, Southern Grove Tuscan Trail Mix, Best By/Date Code: 4/28/2017 .

Treehouse Foods

FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2016

UPC 071725711939, Amport Foods Milk Chocolate Peanuts, Best By/Date Code: 1/7/2017 .

Treehouse Foods

FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2016

The Inebriated Apple Wine Brownie Mix, packaged in a plastic bag which is placed in a cardboard box, net wt. 11oz, UPC 010749040151

Rabbit Creek Products Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2016

Cinnamon Swirl Quick Bread Mix, packaged in a plastic bag which is placed in a cardboard box, net wt. 16.5oz, UPC 010749008502

Rabbit Creek Products Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2016

Cranberry Orange Muffin Mix, packaged in a plastic bag which is placed in a cardboard box, net wt. 14.8oz, UPC 010749011304

Rabbit Creek Products Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2016

Flower Pot Muffin Mix Cinnamon Swirl Streusel with Drizzle Icing, packaged in a packaged in a plastic bag which is placed in a paper bag and packaged with two clay pots, net wt. 19oz, UPC 010749109902

Rabbit Creek Products Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2016

Cheesy Roasted Garlic Beer Bread Mix, packaged in a plastic bag which is placed in a cardboard box, net wt. 16.75oz, UPC 010749008243

Rabbit Creek Products Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2016

Ultra-Soy Textured Vegetable Protein (Red Chips)-BS135, packaged in a 50lb bag, most responsible firm name on label is CHS Inc. Hutchinson, KS 67501 1-800-835-5006

C H S Inc

FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2016

Red Zinfandel Wine Brownie Mix, packaged in a plastic bag which is placed in a cardboard box, net wt. 12.25oz, UPC 010749040205

Rabbit Creek Products Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2016

Million Dollar Brownie Mix, packaged in a plastic bag which is placed in a cardboard box, net wt. 12.7oz, UPC 010749011540

Rabbit Creek Products Inc.

FDA Food Critical Oct 12, 2016

White Chocolate Cranberry Quick Bread Mix, packaged in a plastic bag which is placed in a cardboard box, net wt. 18.5oz, UPC 010749008335

Rabbit Creek Products Inc.

Nearby Recall Years

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Data Sources

  • Source: FDA openFDA Enforcement API - calendar-year recall filings for food, drugs, and devices
  • Source: USDA FSIS Recalls - calendar-year meat, poultry, and processed egg product recall filings
  • Source: CPSC + NHTSA - consumer product and vehicle recall feeds for 2016

Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS and NHTSA recall records; no number is typed in by an editor. Figures cover calendar year 2016 across the FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS and NHTSA federal recall feeds. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of September 2026.